Payroll Services Manchester
Payroll handled correctly, every time.
Running payroll is not complicated until something goes wrong — a late RTI submission, a missed auto-enrolment deadline, or a CIS deduction calculated incorrectly. Edward Harris manages payroll for Manchester businesses on a fixed monthly fee. Hasan is ACCA qualified, and questions get answered the day you ask them.
- RTI submissions filed on time, every pay period
- Auto-enrolment obligations monitored so you are never caught out
- CIS deductions calculated correctly for construction employers
- Payslips produced and PAYE liabilities confirmed before payment is due
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean payroll records and nothing owed.
Get a free payroll quote
Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Always Responds, Wealth of Knowledge
“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”
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WhatsApp Queries Make It Efficient
“It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.”
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Proactive Advice, Best Accountant Used
“Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.”
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Patient With First-Time Business Owners
“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice.”
Sound familiar?
Payroll is fine until it suddenly is not.
Most Manchester business owners manage payroll themselves until a deadline gets missed, a new employee triggers auto-enrolment, or HMRC sends a query about an RTI filing. The admin is not difficult in isolation — it just adds up. And when something goes wrong mid-month, it is rarely a quick fix.
- ✕ RTI submissions late because payroll runs alongside everything else
- ✕ Auto-enrolment duties missed when a new member of staff joins
- ✕ CIS deductions incorrectly applied, leading to subcontractor disputes or HMRC queries
What sorted payroll looks like
Each pay period runs on time, every employee and subcontractor is treated correctly, and you know your PAYE liability before the bank transfer goes out. It becomes something you no longer think about.
- ✓ RTI submitted on time every month — nothing left to chance at pay run
- ✓ Auto-enrolment eligibility reviewed each period so duties are never overlooked
- ✓ CIS deductions applied at the correct rate for every subie on the books
- ✓ Fixed monthly fee — no surprises on your invoice any more than on your payroll
What Manchester business owners say
Owner-managed businesses across Greater Manchester use Edward Harris for payroll and broader accounting. Here is what a couple of them said.
Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.
I had the pleasure of working with Hasan for our business’s financial needs, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. They provided exceptional service, demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations. Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand.
Payroll services included each month
A managed payroll service covers everything from processing to compliance, so each pay period runs without you chasing deadlines or second-guessing calculations.
Managed Payroll Processing
Each pay run is processed accurately on your schedule — weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. Payslips are produced and sent to employees, and you receive a clear summary of what is owed to HMRC before it is due.
Included as standardRTI, PAYE and Auto-Enrolment
Real Time Information submissions are filed with HMRC each pay period. Auto-enrolment eligibility is checked as your workforce changes, keeping you compliant with The Pensions Regulator without needing to track it yourself.
Compliance handledCIS Payroll for Construction
If you operate in construction and engage subcontractors, CIS deductions are calculated and filed correctly each month. Monthly CIS returns are submitted to HMRC and subcontractor statements issued on time.
Construction specialistsClients across Greater Manchester and beyond
From new sole traders to growing limited companies, businesses across Manchester come to Edward Harris for payroll and accounting that runs without incident.
Switched Accountants, Never Looking Back
“I cannot rate this company highly enough. I started off with an incredible expensive company who I could never reach or get good advice from – then THANKFULLY found Hasan who has been our accountant ever since.”
Helpful From Day One As New Owners
“We have been working with Hasan for almost a year. He’s been very helpful providing us with knowledge as new business owners.”
Patient, Great Advice, Will Continue
“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice and I will continue to use Edward Harris & Hasan”
Why Manchester businesses choose us for payroll
There are a number of accountants offering payroll in Manchester. Here is what makes working with Edward Harris different in practice.
Payroll runs without your input
Once set up, you do not need to prompt us each pay period. The run is processed, RTI filed, and a summary sent to you before payment is due. If something changes — a new starter, a leaver, a pay rise — you let us know and it is handled.
Questions answered the same day
Payroll queries often have a time constraint — an employee needs their payslip, HMRC has written in, or you need to know what the PAYE bill is before funds leave the account. Questions get answered the day you ask them, not at the end of the week.
CIS handled without explanation
If you work in trades or construction and take on subcontractors, CIS is part of the service — not an add-on that requires you to explain how the scheme works first. Verification, deductions, monthly returns, and subcontractor statements are all included.
Up and running in three steps
Switching payroll provider or setting up for the first time is straightforward. Most clients are fully onboarded within a week.
Get in touch today
Call, email, or use the contact form — we reply the same day. The initial conversation is free and there is no pressure. We will ask a few questions about your current payroll setup, how many employees or subcontractors you have, and what is working or not working at the moment.
We take over the detail
We collect what we need — existing payroll data, employee records, PAYE reference — and take things from there. If your records are behind or disorganised, that is not unusual and it is not a problem. We sort it.
First pay run handled
Your first managed pay run is processed, RTI submitted, and payslips issued. You receive a clear summary of what is owed to HMRC and when. From here, the process repeats each period without requiring your time.
Payroll off your plate
Pay day comes and goes without the usual admin. HMRC deadlines are met, employees have their payslips, and your PAYE account is current. It becomes, fairly quickly, something you do not think about — which is the point.
“Excellent service! Hasan took over and sorted out my accounts with a swift and hassle free service. I would highly recommend for your accounting needs.”
Common questions about payroll services
Do you handle CIS payroll as well as standard PAYE?
Yes. CIS payroll for construction employers is part of the service, not a separate product. This covers subcontractor verification, applying the correct deduction rate, filing the monthly CIS return with HMRC, and issuing deduction statements to subbies. If you employ both PAYE staff and CIS subcontractors, both are managed together.
What does managed payroll cost and what is included?
Pricing is on a fixed monthly fee based on the number of employees and pay frequency. There are no per-payslip charges or hidden costs for RTI submissions and auto-enrolment checks — those are included. The best way to get an accurate figure is to use the free quote form or call us directly; most Manchester employers receive a quote the same day.
Our current payroll is in a bit of a state. Can you still take it on?
Reasonably often, yes. Employers come to us with employee records that are incomplete, PAYE accounts that have not reconciled, or several months of RTI submissions that need reviewing. We assess what needs correcting, advise you on any exposure, and bring things current before the next pay run. There may be a one-off catch-up cost depending on how much work is involved, and we will be upfront about that.
Is there a minimum contract or notice period?
There is no long-term contract. We ask for a reasonable notice period — typically one month — so that there is time to transfer records cleanly to whoever takes over. You leave with everything you need: employee records, payroll history, and a clear handover. Nothing is held back.
Do you handle auto-enrolment setup for new employers?
Yes. If you are a new employer approaching your staging date or taking on your first employee, auto-enrolment setup is included. This covers choosing a compliant pension scheme, assessing worker eligibility, issuing the required employee communications, and making sure contributions are processed correctly from the first pay run.
Can you advise on the most tax-efficient way to pay myself as a director?
This sits within our broader accounting and tax planning work rather than payroll administration alone, but it is a common question from Manchester limited company directors and one Hasan deals with regularly. The typical approach involves a combination of salary and dividends, and the optimal split changes year to year as thresholds move. If you are an existing or prospective payroll client, this conversation is part of the onboarding.
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Payroll that runs without your involvement.
Edward Harris manages payroll for Manchester businesses on a fixed monthly fee. RTI, PAYE, CIS, and auto-enrolment — handled. Initial conversations are free and without pressure.